two-way
Americanadjective
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providing for or allowing movement in opposite directions, or both to and from a place.
two-way traffic.
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allowing or entailing communication or exchange between two persons, groups, countries, etc.
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involving two parties or participants, as a relationship or agreement; two-sided.
a two-way race for the nomination.
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entailing responsibilities, obligations, etc., on both such parties.
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capable of both receiving and sending signals.
a two-way radio.
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capable of being used in two ways.
adjective
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moving, permitting movement, or operating in either of two opposite directions
two-way traffic
a two-way valve
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involving two participants
a two-way agreement
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involving reciprocal obligation or mutual action
a two-way process
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(of a radio, telephone, etc) allowing communications in two directions using both transmitting and receiving equipment
Etymology
Origin of two-way
First recorded in 1565–75
Example Sentences
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The conflict implies two-way risk for Hong Kong: Fewer Fed rate cuts due to inflation could slow the rebound in housing and finance, said Tan, but heightened geopolitical risk could boost the city’s haven appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
XPeng's He says the relationship is two-way: "We study each other, so we trust each other, so we help each other."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
"Crucially, these new quantum algorithms can enable the development of new quantum materials to build new paradigms of quantum computers, creating a productive two-way feedback loop between quantum materials and quantum computers," he explains.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
The only true change to the Liberty’s core is the addition of Sabally, a two-way forward.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
He turned away from the map and began barking orders into a two-way radio, directing a search party to head immediately for Fish Head Bay.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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